calmly
gb/kˈɑmli/ us/kˈɑmli/
A2
Anh
~ 1600
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
A2
property
1
In a peaceful, unexcited way
In a quiet and relaxed way, not showing anger, fear, or excitement.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to [verb] calmly
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'calmly' with 'quietly'. 'Calmly' refers to emotional state and manner, not just volume.
Từ đồng nghĩa
peacefully (Suggests complete peace and absence of disturbance, sometimes more serene than 'calmly'.)
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quietly (Focuses more on low volume rather than emotional control.)
Từ trái nghĩa
angrily (Shows strong negative emotion, opposite of calm emotional control.)
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nervously (Shows anxiety or lack of composure.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
speak calmly
|react calmly
|respond calmly
|wait calmly
|explain calmly
Chủ đề
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She spoke calmly despite the chaos around her.
- He waited calmly for his turn to speak.
- The teacher calmly explained the rules again.
- Even under pressure, she answered the questions calmly.
- He calmly walked away from the argument.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She talked calmly to her friend.
- He waited calmly in the line.
- The man spoke calmly to the children.
- She answered the question calmly.
- I sat calmly and listened.
Ngữ pháp
Cách diễn đạt
calmly but firmly
1/kˈɑmli bˈʌt fˈɚmli/
fixed phrase
Composed yet assertive manner
In a way that is relaxed but also shows you are sure and will not change your mind.
Ví dụ
- She told him calmly but firmly that the decision was final.
- The teacher spoke to the class calmly but firmly about the rules.
speak calmly
1/spˈik kˈɑmli/
fixed phrase
Talk in a relaxed way
To talk in a way that shows you are relaxed and not angry or afraid.
Ví dụ
- Please speak calmly so we can understand you.
- He spoke calmly to comfort the child.